Luna Twist Top

Looking for adventurous beginners to test knit my luna twist top.

It is a chunky 6 st cable knit top that has a small side slit and ties together at the shoulders with i-cord bows. It has intricate contrast trims made with alpaca silk and wool yarn - making a speedy project where you will learn a lot! 

No past testing experience needed.

Finished measurements (CM): 

XS (4-6 UK) - waist = 61cm, bust =79cm , front shoulder width = 36.3cm 

S (8-10 UK) - waist = 67.5cm, bust =85.5cm , front shoulder width = 38cm 

M (12-14 UK) - waist = 77.5cm, bust = 95.5cm, front shoulder width = 41.5cm 

L (16-20 UK) - waist = 88.5cm , bust =106.5cm , front shoulder width = 42.5cm

Construction: 

You will knit bottom up the front and back pieces, then create the side trim and slit, sew the pieces together, then create the armhole finishing trim along with the i-cord bows for the shoulder ties. 

Cable Stitch Pattern: 

Every EVEN (RS) row: *p2, k6* repeat

Every ODD (WS) row: *k2, p6* repeat

Every 8th row, *p2, cable 3 hold front, k3, k3 on your cable needle, p2* repeat until end of row.

Yarn you will need: 

Main Body:

I used Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky (100g/ 155m - 100% Acrylic) but you can use any yarn that meets gauge.

Gauge: Your gauge needs to be made using the cable pattern stated in the pattern. 

14st x 17 rows (10x10cm)

Amount: 

XS - 2 skeins

S - 2 skeins

M - 3 skeins 

L 3 skeins

Trims: 

I used 1 end of DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk Yarn (25g/140m - I used colour Cerise) held together with 1 end of Baa Ram Ewe Pip ColourWork 100% Wool 4ply Yarn (25g/ 116m - I used colour Hirst Pink) but you can use any yarn that meets gauge.

Amount: 1 skein of each of the above yarns OR 1 x 50g/ 150m if only using 1 type/end of yarn. 

Gauge: 

Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk Yarn = 17 sts x 22 rows (10x10cm) using 5mm needles. 

Baa Ram Ewe Pip ColourWork 100% Wool 4ply Yarn = 28 sts x 37 rows (10x10cm) using 2.75 - 3.25mm needles. 

Both yarns/ together = 19st x 28 rows (10x10cm) on 3mm needles.

SPACES: 7 (will be edited as I get testers): 

XS - 2 x testers 

S - 1 x testers

M - 2 x testers - 1 space taken 

L - 2 x testers - 1 space taken 

see description

(tutorial links provided for all): 

* casting off and on

* 2x2 rib knitting

* simply cable knitting 

* picking up stitches

* sewing/ crochet slip st (for creating side seams only)

 • knitting I-cord ties. 

- 3.00 mm needles 

- 6mm needles.

- Double pointed or circular needles (to create i-cord ties) 

- A cable needle. 

- Scissors or snips 

- Tape measure

- 4 stitch markers 

* Reply to my check in message that I will send once a week e.g. send me a message once a week on how you're doing (no pressure on progress) 

* Upload at least 2 finished photos of your final luna twist top! Will not be posted anywhere without your consent.

* Answer my feedback form :) 

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Final pattern will be sent to you for free as well as a future pattern from my shop. I am currently working on a colourwork bonnet and aim to increase my inventory very soon!